Page 1 GV-CMS Series User’s Manual V8.5.3 User’s Manual V8.5.3 CSV8530-A...
Page 2 GeoVision. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information or products contained herein.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Center V2..............1 1.1 Minimum System Requirements..........2 Installation................3 Standard Version ................3 Professional Version................3 1.3 The Center V2 Window ............. 4 1.4 Subscriber Account ..............8 Creating a Subscriber ................. 9 Subscriber Settings................11 Attachment Mode Settings..............12 Channel Heading ................13 1.5 Connection to Center V2 ............
Page 4 1.13 Event List ................53 Marking the Events with Colorful Flags ..........53 Using the Event Tabs ................54 Setting Alert Levels of Event Messages..........57 1.14 Event Log Browser ............... 59 Opening the Event Log ..............60 Filtering the Event Log ...............61 Backing up the Event Log ..............62 Setting the Event Log ................64 Printing the Event Log ...............65 1.15 System Configuration............
Page 5 1.22 Failover Server ..............97 1.23 Assigning a Subscriber to Another Center V2 ....99 1.24 Channel Display on Another Monitor........ 100 Chapter 2 Dispatch Server ..........100 Minimum System Requirements ........101 Installation................102 The Dispatch Sever Window ..........103 Subscriber Account ............
Page 6 Detecting Input Status ..............151 Subscriber Monitoring ............152 Viewing Subscriber Status ...............152 Viewing Storage Information............154 Disabling Subscription ..............155 Subscriber Schedule............156 Alarm Report................ 157 3.10 Remote Playback..............158 3.11 Event List ................159 Adding Event Tabs ................159 Setting up the Customized Event Tab..........160 Setting Alert Level of Event Messages..........161 3.12 Event Log Browser..............
Page 7 Chapter 4 Control Center ............177 Minimum System Requirements ........178 Installation................180 The Control Center Toolbar..........181 The Edit Toolbar ................181 The Service Toolbar ................183 Hosts and Groups ............... 185 Creating a Host................186 Creating a Group ................188 Connection to the Control Center........189 The Control Center Server Window ..........189 Advanced Settings................191 Live View ................
Page 8 The Controls on the Window............222 4.14 Multi-Screens ............... 224 Configuring Multiple Screens from a Local Computer ......224 Configuring Multiple Screens from Remote Computers ....231 4.15 VMD Monitoring ..............233 Running VMD ..................233 The Controls on the Window............234 Temperature Alarm................236 Dual-Monitor Display ...............237 Pop-up Viewer .................240 4.16 Instant Playback ..............
Page 9 General Settings ................275 Network Settings................277 Remote DVR Settings..............278 Remote ViewLog Settings..............279 I/O Central Panel Settings ...............280 Matrix Settings.................281 Remote Desktop Settings ..............283 IP Matrix Settings................284 VMD System Settings ..............285 Remote E-Map Settings..............286 Appendix ................287 Dongle Description.............. 288 Dongle options for Center V2............288 Dongle options for Dispatch Server ..........288 Dongle options for VSM ..............289 Dongle options for Control Center............289...
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Page 11: Chapter 1 Center V2
Chapter 1 Center V2 With Center V2, central monitoring station (CMS) can be deployed immediately because it brings multiple GV-Systems together into an integrated interface, allowing the operator to manage several systems from one point of control. The basic feature of Center V2 is to view live video, and receive video evidence (in an attachment format) when any alerts are sent to Center V2.
Page 12: Minimum System Requirements
1.1 Minimum System Requirements There are two versions of Center V2. The standard version can serve up to 5 subscribers and 160 channels at a time. The professional version can serve up to 500 subscribers and 800 channels. Before installation, make sure your computer meets the following minimum requirements.
Page 13: Installation
Insert the CMS Software DVD to your computer. It runs automatically and a window appears. To install the USB device driver, select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver and select Install GeoVision USB Device Driver. To install the CMS system, Install V8.5.3 Central Monitoring System.
Page 14: The Center V2 Window
1.3 The Center V2 Window Figure 1-1 The controls on the Center V2 window: No. Name Description Monitoring Displays live video. Window Indicates the date, time, remaining disk space, and Status Panel the total number of online channels versus available channels. Type the desired ID in the Current Subscriber field Find A Subscriber and click this button to search.
Page 15 Center V2 Displays subscribers’ ID names and online status. Blue Icon: Indicates the subscriber is online. Gray Icon: Indicates the subscriber is off-line. Subscriber List Alarm Icon: Indicates either motion has been detected or the I/O has been triggered at the subscriber’s site.
Page 16 screen divisions for a single monitor; 9, 20, or 42 screen divisions for dual monitors. In the 1920 x 1080 resolution, select 6, 15, or 28 screen divisions for a single monitor; 6, 20, or 35 screen divisions for dual monitors. In the 1280 x 800 resolution, select 6, 12, 24 screen divisions for a single monitor;...
Page 17 Center V2 The types and messages displayed on Center V2: Type Message Motion Camera xx detected motion. Trigger Module xx triggered. Camera xx video lost; Module xx I/O lost; Network abnormal; Fail to login to dispatch server; Dispatch server is shutdown; Connection Video signal of xx has resumed;...
Page 18: Subscriber Account
1.4 Subscriber Account Create at least one subscriber before starting Center V2 services. On the Center V2 window, click the Accounts button (No. 7, Figure 1-1). The Address Book window appears. Figure 1-2 The buttons on the Address Book: No. Name Description Add A Group Adds a group.
Page 19: Creating A Subscriber
Center V2 Creating a Subscriber Click the Add A Group button (No. 1, Figure 1-2) to create a group. Click the Add A Subscriber button (No. 2, Figure 1-2). This dialog box appears. Figure 1-3 Type a Login ID and Password. Those will be the ID and Password for the subscriber to log into the Center V2.
Page 20 Type the subscriber’s contact information in the rest of fields (optional). If you wish to send e-mail alerts to this subscriber, type its e-mail accounts. Up to two e-mail accounts can be created for the subscriber. For e-mail settings, see E-Mail Alerts later in this chapter.
Page 21: Subscriber Settings
Center V2 Subscriber Settings [Monitor Option] Image Size: Sets the size of video size from the subscriber. Each size set from the subscriber corresponds to a certain size displayed at the Center V2 Server. For example, if the video stream from a subscriber is 704 x 576 and Center V2 operator selects Middle, the size of displayed image on Center V2 will be 720 x 288.
Page 22: Attachment Mode Settings
[Color of Channel Caption] Changes the color of channel headings. For further setup, see Channel Heading later in this chapter. Attachment Mode Settings In the Subscriber Settings dialog box (Figure 1-4), select Attachment Mode, and click the Settings button beside. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-5...
Page 23: Channel Heading
Center V2 [Record Options (per camera)] Pre-Rec Total Frames: Determines the total pre-recorded frames in a video attachment. Pre-Rec Frames/sec Limitation: Determines the frame rate in the pre-recorded period. Note: Dividing the Pre-Rec Total Frames by Pre-Rec Frames/Sec Limitation, you will get the total time of the video attachment. Motion Frames/sec Limitation: Determines the frame rate of the video to be sent as an attachment.
Page 24: Channel Heading
Select a color you wish to use, and click OK. The Color of Channel Caption button now displays the color you selected. On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Setting button (No. 8, Figure 1-1) and select System Configure. The Preference dialog box (Figure 1-51) appears.
Page 25: Connection To Center V2
Center V2 1.5 Connection to Center V2 A single GV-System can connect up to two Center V2 centers simultaneously for central monitoring. To configure GV-System in order to access Center V2 remotely through a network connection, follow these steps: In the Main System, click the Network button , and select Connect to Center V2.
Page 26: Setting Normal Mode
If you want to establish the connection to the second Center V2, click button. If you want to modify the login information of the established account, select the account in the dialog box, and click the button. If you want to delete the established account, select the account in the dialog box, and click the button.
Page 27 Center V2 General Settings The settings define the retry modes and communication ports between GV-System and Center V2. Figure 1-9 [Connection Broken] Maximum Retries: Sets the number of retries if connection is not immediately available. Retry Interval: Sets the interval between retries. Retry until connected: Keeps GV-System on trying until connected to Center V2.
Page 28 [Connective Port] Displays ports used for communication. It is recommended to keep the default settings, unless otherwise necessary. To automatically configure these ports on your router by UPnP technology, click the Arrow button. For details on UPnP settings, see UPnP Settings, Appendix.
Page 29 Center V2 Advanced Settings [Camera] The settings define which camera condition to notify Center V2. To configure the event type, first disable the Monitoring all type events option in Figure 1-8. Figure 1-10 The Camera list: Click the drop-down list to select the camera to be configured.
Page 30 Allow Center V2 to View Live Camera: Gives Center V2 the privilege to view your cameras at any time. Allow Center V2 to Control PTZ Camera: Gives Center V2 the privilege to control your PTZ cameras. Remember to properly set up camera mapping first.
Page 31 Center V2 [Other] Define other communication conditions between GV-System and Center Figure 1-11 [Audio] Applies any of these options here may generate privacy issues. Think before you make any selection. Allow Audio-Out to CenterV2: Allows Center V2 to listen to the audio from GV-System.
Page 32 [Other] Allow Center V2 to Get System Information: Allows Center V2 to get system information on your GV-System. Send Alert Message of POS’s Loss Prevention to Center V2: Notifies Center V2 about the events of POS Loss Prevention. Time synchronization with Center V2: Enables the time increment/decrement of minutes and seconds at the subscriber site to match the time at the Center V2.
Page 33 Center V2 [I/O Device] The settings define which I/O condition to notify Center V2. To configure these settings, first disable the Monitoring all type events option in Figure 1-8. Figure 1-12 [I/O Device] Notifies the Center V2 of when I/O devices are triggered. Use the Arrow buttons to configure each I/O device, or click the Finger button to apply to all I/O devices.
Page 34 Send to Center V2 when I/O is Triggered: Notifies Center V2 when any selected input is triggered. With Camera(s): Sends the camera video to Center V2 when the selected input is triggered. Click the Set Camera(s) button to assign cameras for the application. Event Type: If the subscriber wants Center V2 always to get notified of the input trigger, select Emergency.
Page 35 Center V2 Note: 1. To set an input trigger for the notification of Normal events, see [Security Service] below. 2. The delay settings in Send to Center V2 when I/O is triggered and Output Module allow you to enter your premises and disable input/output module before it is activated.
Page 36: Setting Panic Button
Setting Panic Button You may set up a panic alarm button at your GV-System. In case of emergency, press the button immediately to send the associated video to Center V2. To set up a panic alarm, select Panic Button from the Mode drop-down list in the Connect to Center V2 dialog box (Figure 1-8), click the Configure button and select Advanced Settings.
Page 37: Detecting Input Status
Center V2 Detecting Input Status The feature is designed to monitor all inputs for a change of state whenever the subscriber starts the live monitoring through Center V2. A change from the previously defined state (N/O to N/C or N/C to N/O) will activate an alarm condition.
Page 38: Live View
1.6 Live View By default, live views are popped up on the Center V2 when events and motions are detected at the subscriber. You can also enable live views to be shown constantly on the Center V2. To enable live view of any camera: The GV-System needs to grant the Center V2 the privilege to allow live viewing.
Page 39: Live View
Center V2 When a subscriber is in focus, you can enable live view to all its cameras. Click a subscriber in the list and select Focus on this subscriber only. Click the subscriber again and select View All Cameras (Live). Figure 1-15 Note: You can enhance coloring on live images.
Page 40: Recording
1.7 Recording By default, the Center V2 records any events and motion detected at the subscriber. When the video is recorded, a message labeled with [Live] appears on the Event List. Figure 1-16 Note: The default path of recorded files is :\\Center V2\Data\subscriber\ Live You can also start recording manually and instantly when you see any suspicious live images.
Page 41: Playback
Center V2 1.8 Playback You can play back the video events saved on the Center V2 by clicking the attachments on the Event List, or play back the video events recorded on the remote subscriber. Attachment Playback When you click the attachment of an event, the EZ player will appear for playback operations.
Page 42 No. Name Description Moves the EZ Player window by clicking and Move holding on this button. Play Plays the video file. Pause Pauses the video file. Stop Stops the video file. Previous Frame Goes to the previous frame of the video file. Next Frame Goes to the next frame of the video file.
Page 43 Center V2 Changing Playback Mode You can choose to play back video one by one in the same player or separate players simultaneously. Click the Tools button on the EZ player (No.1, Figure 1-18), and click Setup from the pop-up menu. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-19 To play back one video at one time in the same player, select Open each video in the same windows.
Page 44 Adjusting Distorted Views When viewing videos through EZ player, images may be curved near the corners. Use the Wide Angle Lens Dewarping feature to correct image distortion. On EZ player, right-click the video image and select Wide Angle Lens Dewarping to enable this function. Right-click the video image again and select Wide Angle Lens Dewarping Settings.
Page 45: Remote Playback
Center V2 Remote Playback You can play back the video events recorded on the remote subscriber through network connection. The function is critical when you do not want to enable recording on the Center V2 but want to retrieve the videos for reference.
Page 46 Click the Remote Playback button. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-22 Select a camera. Type the ID, password and IP address of the connected subscriber. Keep the port as default value 5552 or modify it to match the related port on the subscriber. If you want to play the video events recorded during the Daylight Saving Time period, select DST Rollback.
Page 47: Two-Way Audio
Center V2 1.9 Two-Way Audio The Center V2 operator can perform two-way audio with subscribers. Note: To have two-way audio with the Center V2, the subscriber must use GV-System version 8.0 or later. The GV-System needs to grant Center V2 the privilege to allow two-way communications.
Page 48 To speak to the subscriber, click the Microphone icon to turn it on. The control panel appears. Figure 1-25 To listen to audio from the subscriber, click the Audio icon to turn it on. The control panel appears. Figure 1-26 To switch to another subscriber, click the subscriber icon on the Microphone or Audio control panel, type the subscriber’s ID in the...
Page 49: Advanced Monitoring And Management
Center V2 1.10 Advanced Monitoring and Management This section describes how to monitor and manage subscribers in these parts: (1) Showing and Controlling I/O Status, (2) Camera/Audio Control, (3) Simple Microphone and Audio Panels (4) Camera Monitor (5) Viewing Subscriber Information (6) Subscription Control. Showing I/O Status You can view the status of input devices at the subscriber’s site, as well as forcing the outputs to be triggered.
Page 50: Controlling I/O Devices
[Module] Shows the module’s I/O status. [Input] Shows the input device status. The blue icon indicates the input is deactivated; the red lightening icon indicates the input is activated. [Output] Shows the output device status or to manually force an output or reset an output installed at the subscriber site.
Page 51: Camera/Audio Control Window
Center V2 Camera/Audio Control Window The Camera/Audio Control window allows two-way audio between CenterV2 and the subscriber, as well as PTZ control. On the Subscriber List (No. 4, Figure 1-1), right-click one online subscriber and then select Camera/Audio Control to display this window. Figure 1-29 The controls on the Camera/Audio Control: No.
Page 52 can zoom in on the video. See 4.17 PIP and PAP View. PAP View: Refers to Picture and Picture. You can create a split video effect with multiple close-up views on the video. See 4.17 PIP and PAP View Fisheye: Enables a 360 degree view. This function only works with a Fisheye Camera.
Page 53: Camera Monitor
Center V2 Camera Monitor Use the Camera Monitor window to define the following: Enable and disable live display (The subscriber must give the privilege first. See the Allow Center V2 to View Live Camera option in Figure 1-10) Define the interval between incoming events triggered by motion detection and video lost On the Subscriber List (No.
Page 54 Live drop-down list: Highlight one camera, and select Play (enable live display) or Stop (disable live video). Suspended Motion Monitoring: Highlight one camera, and set the interval between incoming events triggered by motion detection. Alternatively, you can right-click one live camera channel on the monitoring window and select Suspend for the same setting.
Page 55: Viewing Subscriber Information
Center V2 Viewing Subscriber Information To view the general information about your subscribers, click the Host Information button (No. 6, Figure 1-1) on the Center V2 window to display the Host Information window. Choose a subscriber from the list, and click the View Information button to view its related information.
Page 56: Subscriber Schedule
1.11 Subscriber Schedule The Center V2 operator can create schedules to monitor subscription status. When subscribers don’t log in Center V2 on the programmed time, the operator and subscribers will get notified. When a subscriber doesn’t log in Center V2 on time, this message will appear on the Event List: Service hour engaged;...
Page 57 Center V2 On the Schedule window menu, click Schedule, select Setup Wizard and follow the Wizard instructions. When the following dialog box appears during the instructions, drag the mouse over the Login timeline to define the Start and End time. Figure 1-34 The controls on the Setup Wizard: No.
Page 58: Scheduling Alert Notification
Scheduling Alert Notification E-mails and SMS messages can be sent out within the scheduled period of time. The Schedule will work with your E-Mail and SMS settings to all alert conditions. To set up alert conditions, see Notification Settings later in this chapter.
Page 59: Alarm Report
Center V2 1.12 Alarm Report For every event, the Center V2 operator can generate a report to evaluate certain conditions. Creating an Alarm Report In the Event List window, select an event and click on the report column (No. 15, Figure 1-1). This dialog box appears. Figure 1-35 In the Reporter field, type the name, and click Start to begin the report.
Page 60 Arrival: The button becomes available after you select a notified authority. Type the arrival time of the authority. Measures: Select the measure taken to deal with the event. Other: The button is available only when the e-mail and /or SMS alert are configured.
Page 61: Editing Alarm Report Categories
Center V2 Editing Alarm Report Categories The items in each category of the Alarm Report can be customized and edited to meet your needs. The changes made here will be available for each report. On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Settings button (No.8, Figure 1-1), and select Customize Alarm Report.
Page 62: Printing Alarm Reports
Printing Alarm Reports You can print out the alarm reports along with filtered logs. To filter the logs with alarm reports, click the Tools button (No.5, Figure 1-1), select View Event Log, and click the Filter button. The Filter window appears. Click the Clipboard icon and select the type of alarm report from the drop-down list.
Page 63: Event List
Center V2 1.13 Event List Marking the Events with Colorful Flags The flags of various colors are provided to distinguish different events. You will find them useful not only when browsing in the Event List but also when using the Filter function to sort out the desired events. Figure 1-37 You can name the colorful flags with the provided texts or change the texts to meet your needs.
Page 64: Using The Event Tabs
Select the desired flag, and then click the Modify text button. A list of text options appears. Select one desired text (Pending, Assigned, In Process, Progressed, Resolve and Reject) or select User Define to customize your own flag text. Using the Event Tabs On the bottom of the Center V2 window, events are sorted under different tabs according to the type.
Page 65 Center V2 Configuring the Event Tabs All the event tabs are enabled by default. You can also disable the unwanted tabs. On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Settings button and select My Favorite Events. A sub-menu appears. Figure 1-40 Unselect the event tab as required.
Page 66 Setting up the Customized Event Tab You can also configure the Customized Event tab which groups the selected event types under a single tab. With only a click of the Customized Event tab, you can monitor the desired events instantly. On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Settings button and select Customize Message Settings.
Page 67: Setting Alert Levels Of Event Messages
Center V2 Setting Alert Levels of Event Messages You can assign an alert level to each event type for monitoring and management purposes. Each alert level can be distinguished by color. You can customize the color for each alert level or assign a color exclusively for a particular event type.
Page 68 On the left, select an event type you wish to configure. Figure 1-43 To assign an alert level, select Using Priority Color and choose from the drop-down list. To change the color for this alert level, click the color box and select a desired color. To customize the color of this event type, select Using Custom Color and click the color box to assign a desired color.
Page 69: Event Log Browser
Center V2 1.14 Event Log Browser The Event Log Browser allows you to locate a desired event coming from subscribers. On the Center V2 window, click the Tools button (No. 5, Figure 1-1) and select View Event Log to display the following window. Tip: You can quickly access the Event Log of a specific subscriber, instead of filtering all events.
Page 70: Event Log Browser
No. Name Description Exports the current event list and video Backup files. Creates a header and footer for the Page Setup printout of the event list. Print Prints the current event list. Exit Exits the browser. Opening the Event Log Click the Open button (No.
Page 71: Filtering The Event Log
Center V2 Filtering the Event Log You can filter log events on the defined criteria. Click the Filter button (No. 4, Figure 1-44) to bring up the Filter window. Figure 1-46 Filters Read: Searches for the events you have opened on the Event List that is at the bottom of the Center V2 window.
Page 72: Backing Up The Event Log
Applying Multiple Filters This option allows you to define several filter commands for search. Click the Add New Command button to add a new filter command. When you click OK, all events matching the defined commands will be listed on the Event Log Browser.
Page 73 Center V2 Select whether you want to back up alarm reports and AVI files along with logs. Click OK. If you select Temp folder, this dialog box appears for further setup. Figure 1-48 Using CD/DVD: Click to back up files to the CD or DVD using the third-party software.
Page 74: Setting The Event Log
Setting the Event Log On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Settings button (No. 8, Figure 1-1), and select Event Log Setting to display the following dialog box: Figure 1-49 [Event List] Auto Import: Specify the number of days for which the logs will be loaded to the Event List at the bottom of the Center V2 window (Figure 1-1) and the Event Log Browser (Figure 1-44).
Page 75: Printing The Event Log
Center V2 Printing the Event Log You can print out the filtered log events, define footers and headers for each printout, and choose whether to attach the Alarm Report with the data logs. On the Event Log Browser, click the Page Setup button (No. 8, Figure 1-44) to display this dialog box.
Page 76: System Configuration
1.15 System Configuration On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Settings button (No. 8, Figure 1-1), and select System Configure to display the following Preference window. This window contains these tabs: (1) General, (2) Layout, (3) Network, (4) Record and (5) Dispatch Server. General Settings Figure 1-51 [Monitor Option]...
Page 77 Center V2 Camera send by I/O trigger will monitor: Specifies the duration of the camera view remaining on the monitoring window when an I/O device is triggered. To keep the camera view remaining on the monitoring window even after the alarm is finished, click the right-arrow button, and uncheck Latch Trigger.
Page 78: Layout Settings
Layout Settings This feature transfers the Event List window to a separate monitor while the monitoring windows are displayed in the current monitor. For the application, your VGA card needs to support Twin View, and your Windows desktop must be properly set up for the display across two computer monitors.
Page 79 Center V2 Floating Event List: Moves the Event List window to a separate window at the bottom, the right side or hide the window. Note: To view the hidden Event List, click the Tools button (No.5, Figure 1-1) and then select Maximize Event List to display the Event List. Topmost Window: Keeps the Center V2 window on top of other window or dialog box.
Page 80: Network Settings
Network Settings Figure 1-53 Location Name: Indicates the name of the PC where Center V2 is installed. Assign IP: When your router or system has more than one IP address, you can assign an IP address for the communication between GV-System and Center V2. Enhance Network Security: Applies enhanced security for Internet.
Page 81: Recording Settings
Center V2 Recording Settings In Recording Settings, you can configure storage locations, storage durations and recycling conditions of video recordings. Figure 1-54 Recycle: When 1 to 49 channels are connected to the Center V2 Server and the storage space falls short of the recycle threshold 800 MB (default recycle threshold), 400MB of old files will be deleted.
Page 82 No. of Channels Connected to Center Recycle Size (MB) V2 Server 1 ~ 49 50 ~ 99 ︴︴ 1500 Storage Group: You can store the recordings of different subscriber at separate locations using the storage group feature. For details, see the following section Storing Video Files in Separate Locations.
Page 83 Center V2 Storing Video Files in Separate Locations You can keep video files from each subscriber in separate locations using the storage group feature. Follow the steps below to set up storage groups and then assign each subscriber with a storage group. To add storage paths and set up storage groups: Add storage locations using the Add New Path button Assign a storage group to each path using the drop-down list.
Page 84: Dispatch Server Settings
To assign a storage group to a subscriber: On the Center V2 window, click the Accounts button (No. 7, Figure 1-1). The Address Book window appears. Select the subscriber and click the Subscriber Settings button The Subscriber Settings dialog box appears. Select a storage group from the drop-down list.
Page 85: Notification Settings
Center V2 1.16 Notification Settings Center V2 can automatically activate the assigned computer and output alarm to notify the operator while an SMS and an e-mail message are being sent out to subscribers, when alert conditions occur. For this application, click the Preference Settings button (No. 8, Figure 1-1) on the Center V2 window and select Notification to display this window.
Page 86 Send SMS Alerts: Enables SMS alerts to send SMS messages to subscribers. Click the Edit button to edit a message. For SMS Server settings, see 1.18 SMS Alerts. [Text Format of SMS] ASCII for English text, limited to 160 characters. Unicode for other languages, limited to 70 characters.
Page 87: Output Alerts
Center V2 1.17 Output Alerts You can activate output devices locally (installed directly to the Center V2 server) and/or virtually (through the network) to warn the Center V2 operator when events occur. Up to nine (9) GV-I/O Boxes (including local and virtual) can be connected to one Center V2 Server.
Page 88: Configuring A Virtual Gv-I/O Box
Configuring a Virtual GV-I/O Box On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Setting button (No. 8, Figure 1-1) and select Virtual I/O. The Virtual I/O Device dialog box appears. Click the Add button. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-59 Select the device using the drop-down list, and type the IP address, ID and Password of the GV-I/O Box.
Page 89: Triggering Outputs By Event
Center V2 Triggering Outputs by Event On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Setting button (No. 8, Figure 1-1) and select Notification. The Alarm Settings dialog box appears. Select an event type for alarm output to be triggered. Figure 1-60 Select Output Module and define the module number and pin number using the drop-down lists.
Page 90: Triggering Outputs Manually
Triggering Outputs Manually On the Center V2 window, click the Tools button (No. 5, Figure 1-1) and select Force Output. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-61 Select a desired module and then click the Finger button trigger the output. You can also trigger the outputs connected at the subscriber site through the I/O Status interface.
Page 91: Sms Alerts
Center V2 1.18 SMS Alerts You can send SMS messages to subscribers when alert conditions occur. Setting SMS Server Before sending SMS messages to an individual subscriber, you need to define SMS Server correctly. On the Center V2 window, click the Tools button (No. 5, Figure 1-1), and then select Connect to SMS Server to display this dialog box.
Page 92: Sms Alerts
Figure 1-63 Select one mobile icon, check Add to SMS List, and type country code and mobile number. To set time intervals between each SMS message when alert occurs, click the SMS Option tab to display this window. Figure 1-64 In the SMS Alert Setup field, set the interval between 0 and 1440 minutes.
Page 93: Connecting To Sms Server
Center V2 Connecting to SMS Server In the Center V2 window, click the Tools button (No.5, Figure 1-1), and then select Connect to SMS Server for connection. Sending SMS Once the connection of SMS Server and Center V2 is established, there are several ways to send SMS messages to subscribers.
Page 94: Inserting Device Information
Inserting Device Information The subscriber name and ID can be inserted automatically into your SMS message when it is sent out. On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Settings button (No. 8, Figure 1-1) and select Notification. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-65 Select the event into which you wish to insert the subscriber name and ID, and select Send SMS Alerts.
Page 95 Center V2 Type the message text and click the Macros button. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-67 Place the pointer to where you wish to insert the subscriber name and ID in the text, select the corresponding symbol and click Insert. The symbols will be replaced with real information when the message is displayed to the user.
Page 96: E-Mail Alerts
1.19 E-Mail Alerts You can send e-mails to subscribers when alert conditions occur. Setting Mailbox Before you can send e-mails to a separate e-mail account, you need to define your mailbox correctly. Setting up the mailbox On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Settings button (No. 8, Figure 1-1), and then select E-Mail Setup.
Page 97 Center V2 e-mails, select SMTP Server requires authentication, and type the account ID and password of your SMTP. If you want to set time intervals between each e-mail message when alert occurs, in the Alert Setup field, set the interval between 0 and 1440 minutes.
Page 98: Sending E-Mail
Sending E-Mail There are several ways to send e-mail alerts. See the Center V2 window for the following selections. On the Subscriber List (No. 4, Figure 1-1), right-click one subscriber, and then select Send E-Mail. This sends the e-mail to an individual subscriber manually.
Page 99: E-Map Alerts
Center V2 1.20 E-Map Alerts You can configure an instant E-Map alert to lay out the locations of triggered cameras, sensors and alarms within a floor plan. For this application, subscribers must already create their own E-Maps using the E-Map Editor and activate WebCam Server. To access the E-Map at the Center V2, right-click one online subscriber on the Subscriber List (No.
Page 100 The controls on the Remote E-Map window: No. Name Description Click to log in up to 500 hosts. Login Click to view the information of incoming events Host Information upon motion detected and I/O devices triggered. Click to go to the previous E-Map file. Previous Click to back to the top of the tree view.
Page 101: Configuring The Remote E-Map
Center V2 Configuring the Remote E-Map Click the Configure button (No. 7, Figure 1-74) to display the following dialog box: Figure 1-70 [Download EMap files] Click to download E-Map files from the subscriber server to the local computer. This option can reduce network load when you want to view E-Maps of multiple subscribers.
Page 102 EMap Auto Popup: When cameras or input devices are triggered, the related map will be displayed on the Remote E-Map window instantly. Show Event: Select this option to display motion or input triggered events on the Host Information window. I/O Trigger Camera: When input devices are triggered, the related camera views will be displayed on the Remote E-Map window instantly.
Page 103: Event Chart
Center V2 1.21 Event Chart The Event Chart can provide you the daily, weekly and monthly statistical chart based on different criteria. These statistical charts allow the administrator to analyze the occurrence of different event types and message types, and the events that occur on different subscribers. To display the Event Chart, you need to install the following software on the computer.
Page 104 Specify a day or select a week or month to query the event data. Click the Next button. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-72 Select ID to query the events based on subscriber’s ID and message or Type to query the events based on message types. Import Data allows you to query the events based on your previously-exported query settings (see Step 5).
Page 105 Center V2 Select List all exist data to query all the event types, or disable it to select the desired event types. You can optionally click Export at the left bottom of the window to export the settings for next-time use. Figure 1-74 Click the Query button to display the statistical chart.
Page 106: Event Chart
Event Chart You can click each item on the chart to view more detailed information. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 1-75 No. Name Description Save Image Saves the chart image. Copy Image Copies the chart image. Preview Previews the chart image for print. Print Prints the chart image.
Page 107: Failover Server
Center V2 1.22 Failover Server You can configure up to two failover servers in case of the primary Center V2 server failure. Whenever the primary fails, the failover server takes over the connection from subscribers, providing uninterrupted monitoring services. To import subscribers’ accounts from the primary server to the failover server, click the Import / Export Address Book button (No.
Page 108: Failover Server
Click the Add button to add one server. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-77 Type the IP Address of the failover server. Keep the default port settings or modify them if necessary. Click OK. When the primary Center V2 server fails, all connections from subscribers will be diverted to the failover server automatically.
Page 109: Assigning A Subscriber To Another Center V2
Center V2 1.23 Assigning a Subscriber to Another Center V2 You can assign one subscriber to another Center V2 without ending the current connection. For this function to work, subscribers must also use GV-System version 8.3 or later. Note: The function is not available for the subscribers of GV-Video Server, GV-Compact DVR and GV-IP Camera.
Page 110: Channel Display On Another Monitor
1.24 Channel Display on Another Monitor If the Center V2 is equipped with multiple monitors, you can use the QView feature to display a selected channel on another monitor screen. On the Center V2 window, click the Tools button (No. 5, Figure 1-1) and select QView.
Page 111: Chapter 2 Dispatch Server
Chapter 2 Dispatch Server The availability of Center V2 Servers may be threatened by network overload. Thru Dispatch Server, the concern can be settled by arranging and distributing subscribers’ requests to the least busy Center V2 Servers. With Dispatch Server, a central monitor station can run several Center V2 Servers and serve a large number of subscribers with the fastest responding time.
Page 112: Minimum System Requirements
Dispatch Server 2.1 Minimum System Requirements Before installation, make sure that your computer meets the following minimum requirements: Standard Version 32-bit Windows XP / Vista / Server 2008 / 7 64-bit Windows Server 2008 / 7 Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz with Hyper-Threading Memory 2 x 512 MB Dual Channels The hard disk space required to install Dispatch Server...
Page 113: Installation
Insert the CMS Software CD to your computer. It will run automatically and a window appears. To install the USB device driver, select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Drive and select Install GeoVision USB Device Driver. To install the Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package, select Install Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package.
Page 114: The Dispatch Sever Window
Dispatch Server 2.3 The Dispatch Sever Window Figure 2-1 The controls on the Dispatch Server window: No. Name Description Start Server Starts Dispatch Sever. Stop Server Stops Dispatch Sever. Server Setting Configures Dispatch Sever. Adds, edits and deletes the accounts of Account Center V2 Servers and subscribers.
Page 115 No. Name Description Stop/Start Specifies an event query. Query Center V2 Event Real-time Views real-time events occurring on Center V2 Servers. CenterV2 Event Exit Closes the Dispatch Server window. This part lists the connected Center V2 Servers and their status. Subscribers can be 10 Center V2 Status distributed to the ticked Center V2 Servers.
Page 116: Subscriber Account
Dispatch Server 2.4 Subscriber Account Dispatch Server can serve up to 50 Center V2 Servers and 25,000 Center V2’s subscribers simultaneously. Before starting the services, create at least one server and one subscriber account on the Dispatch Server. To create an account, click the Account button (No. 4, Figure 2-1) to display this Address Book window.
Page 117 Creating a Subscriber Account On the Dispatch Server Window, click the Account button . The Address Book window appears. Click the Add a Group button to create a group. Click the Add a Server button to to create a Center V2 server account.
Page 118 Dispatch Server Create an ID and password for the subscriber. The ID and password will be used when the Center V2’s subscriber wants to log into the Dispatch Server. Figure 2-4 Click OK to finish. Note: 1. You can create sub-groups beneath a group; every sub-group can only include one Center V2 server;...
Page 119: Service Startup
2.5 Service Startup After subscriber accounts are created, you are ready to establish connections to the Dispatch Server. Follow the steps below. On the main screen, click Configure and select Setting. The Dispatch Server Setting dialog box appears. Type an Identification Code. This code will be used for connecting Center V2 Server to Dispatch Server.
Page 120 Dispatch Server Connect Center V2 Server to Dispatch Server. See 2.6 Connecting Center V2 to Dispatch Server. To add a GV-System as a subscriber, connect GV-System to Dispatch Server. See 2.7 Connecting GV-System to Dispatch Server. To add a GV-IP Device as a subscriber, connect GV-IP Devices to Dispatch Server.
Page 121: Connecting Center V2 To Dispatch Server
2.6 Connecting Center V2 to Dispatch Server Follow these steps to connect Center V2 to Dispatch Server: Start the Dispatch Server service. At Center V2, click the Preference Settings button (No. 8, Figure 1-1), select System Configure to display the Preference window, and then click the Dispatch Server tab.
Page 122: Connecting Gv-System To Dispatch Server
Dispatch Server 2.7 Connecting GV-System to Dispatch Server Configure the GV-System so that it can connect to Dispatch Server. Follow these steps to connect GV-System to Dispatch server: On the main screen of GV-System, click the Network button , and then select Connect to Center V2.
Page 123: Connecting Gv-Ip Device To Dispatch Server
2.8 Connecting GV-IP Device to Dispatch Server The Dispatch Server can distribute GV-IP Devices to Center V2 Servers based on predefined groups or balance loading of Center V2 Servers. Follow these steps to connect a GV-IP Device to the Dispatch Server: On the main screen, click Configure and select Setting.
Page 124 Dispatch Server On the Web interface of the GV-IP Device, click Events and Alerts and select Center V2. Figure 2-8 Enable connection to Dispatch Server. Active Link: Click to configure and enable the connection. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of the Dispatch Server.
Page 125 Password: Type a valid password to log into the Dispatch Server. Click Apply. The Connection Status should display “Connected” and the connection time. This subscriber will be automatically distributed to an online Center V2 Server that has the least number of subscribers.
Page 126: Setting A Primary Center V2 Server
Dispatch Server 2.9 Setting a Primary Center V2 Server You can set up a primary Center V2 Server to which the subscriber is distributed whenever this Center V2 Server is connected. This function is especially useful when you wish to ensure that a certain Center V2 Server gets the priority of monitoring a particular subscriber.
Page 127: Event Query
2.10 Event Query This feature lets you locate a desired event by posing a query on Center V2 Servers. Click the Stop/Start Query Center V2 Event button (No. 7, Figure 2-1) on the toolbar to display the following dialog box. Check the desired query items (Type, ID, Date and/or Time), define your query condition under each item, and then click OK to display the query results.
Page 128: Event List
Dispatch Server 2.11 Event List The feature lets you view the real-time events occurred on Center V2 Servers. For the application, make sure the Enable Real-Time CenterV2 Event option is enabled; see Figure 2-13. Then click the Real-Time Event button (No. 8, Figure 2-1) on the toolbar to display the following window. Figure 2-11 The controls on the Real-Time Center V2 Event window: The window supports the remote playback when folder sharing on the...
Page 129 A list of Types and Messages from Center V2 will be displayed: Type Message Motion Camera detected motion I/O Trigger; Module xx Trigger Resume; Video of Camera xx Trigger (By: Module xx) Video Lost; Module Lost; The network connection is lost; The connection of (client xx) is abnormal;...
Page 130: Subscription Schedule
Dispatch Server 2.12 Subscription Schedule The Dispatch Server operator can create schedules to monitor subscription status. When subscribers don’t log in Dispatch Server on the programmed time, the operator and subscribers will get notified. To set up a schedule, see 1.11 Subscriber Schedule. When a subscriber doesn’t log in Dispatch Server on time, this message will appear on the Event List: Service hour engaged;...
Page 131: Live View
2.13 Live View You can view live videos from subscribers. To access a live view, right-click any online subscriber on the tree view of the Dispatch Server window (No. 11, Figure 2-1) and select Camera/Audio Control. For details on the controls of the Live View window, see 4.6 Live View.
Page 132: Log Browser
Dispatch Server 2.14 Log Browser The following two log browsers let you locate the events of Dispatch Server and Center V2 Servers easily. Dispatch Log Browser The browser lets you view and locate the system status of Dispatch Server, the login/out status of Center V2 Servers. Click View on the window menu and then select Dispatch Log to display the following log browser.
Page 133: Event Log Browser
Status Message CenterV2 Server [CS_Name] is enabled; CenterV2 Server Control [CS_Name] is disabled. ID: login_ID is dispatched to [CS_Name] (IP: CS_IP); Invaild login ID; Invaild login Password; This account has already Dispatch logged in; There is no server online for CenterV2 Client; All online CenterV2 Servers have utmost service.
Page 134: System Configuration
Dispatch Server 2.15 System Configuration To configure Dispatch Server, click the Server Setting button (No. 3, Figure 2-1) on the toolbar to display the following dialog box. Figure 2-13...
Page 135 [Network Setting] Server Port: The port should match with the Dispatch Server Port of Center V2 (Figure 2-7). Or, keep the port setting as default. To automatically configure these ports on your router by UPnP technology, click the Arrow button. For details on UPnP settings, see UPnP Settings, Appendix.
Page 136 Dispatch Server [Dispatch Log] Keep Days: Select the option and specify the number of days to keep Dispatch Logs. Otherwise clear the option to keep log until the Recycle starts or storage space is full. Log Path: Click the button next to the item to assign a storage path. [CenterV2 Event Log] Enable Real-Time CenterV2 Event: Allows real-time event messages coming from Center V2 Servers.
Page 137: Sms Alerts
2.16 SMS Alerts This feature automatically sends SMS messages to subscribers when they don’t log in on the programmed time. For this, ensure to type a mobile number for each subscriber in the Subscriber Address Book (Figure 2-2). To set up SMS Server, click Configure on the window menu and select SMS Setup.
Page 138: E-Mail Alerts
Dispatch Server 2.17 E-Mail Alerts This feature automatically sends e-mails to subscribers when they don’t log in on the programmed time. For this, ensure to type an e-mail address for each subscriber in the Subscriber Address Book (Figure 2-2). To set up mailbox, click Configure on the window menu and select E-Mail Setup.
Page 139: Event Chart
2.18 Event Chart Dispatch Server can display log data in line chart, bar chart or pie chart. To display the Event Chart, you need to install the following software on the computer. Use the links in the software DVD or click Here below to download the software.
Page 140 Dispatch Server Click OK to see the data displayed in a chart. Figure 2-15 This feature is similar as that in Center V2. See 1.21 Event Chart for more information on the controls of the chart window.
Page 141: Failover Server
2.19 Failover Server You can configure up to two failover servers in case of the primary server failure. Whenever the primary server fails, the failover server takes over the connection from subscribers, providing uninterrupted services. To import subscribers’ accounts from the primary server to the failover server, click the Import / Export Address Book button (No.
Page 142 Dispatch Server Type Identification Code matching to that in CenterV2 Identification Setting. If the information is inconsistent, the connection to the failover server cannot be established. Figure 2-17 Note: Once the primary server is ready to resume the services, it is required to close the failover server so the connection from subscribers can move back to the primary.
Page 143: Chapter 3 Vital Sign Monitor
Chapter 3 Vital Sign Monitor Vital Sign Monitor (VSM) applies to the center monitoring station where multiple GV-Systems are being monitored. When alert events occur in a GV-System, VSM will receive alert text messages, computer alarms and/or output alarms, while an SMS message and an E-Mail are sent out to subscribers.
Page 144: Minimum System Requirements
Vital Sign Monitor 3.1 Minimum System Requirements Before installation, make sure your PC meets the following minimum requirements: Standard Version 32-bit Windows XP / Vista / Server 2008 / 7 64-bit Windows Server 2008 / 7 Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz with Hyper-Threading Memory 2 x 512 MB Dual Channels The hard disk space required to install Center V2...
Page 145 Dongle Options VSM + Control Center Combination VSM + Center V2 VSM + Dispatch Server To ensure the quality of downloading when multiple GV-Systems connect to the VSM, see the list below for the recommended bandwidth: Number of Subscribers Recommended Bandwidth 512 Kbps 2 Mbps 1000...
Page 146: Installation
Insert the CMS Software CD to your computer. It runs automatically and a window appears. To install the USB device driver, select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver and select Install GeoVision USB Device Driver. To install the Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package, select Install Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package.
Page 147: The Vsm Window
3.3 The VSM Window Figure 3-1 The controls on the VSM window: No. Name Description Start / Stop Service Starts or stops the VSM service. Account Adds, deletes or modifies subscribers. Show / Hide Shows and hides the Subscriber List. Subscriber List View Event Log Launches Event Log Browser.
Page 148 Vital Sign Monitor No. Name Description View Subscriber Enter an ID, and then click this button to view the Address Book subscriber’s address book. Enter an ID, and then click this button to see the View Subscriber Status subscriber’s status. 10 Send E-Mail Sends e-mails to subscribers.
Page 149 A list of Types and Messages will be displayed on VSM: Type Message Motion Camera xx detected Motion. Module xx-Input xx Triggered Trigger Module xx-Input xx Trigger Resume Camera xx Video Lost Video Signal of Camera xx has resumed Connection Module xx Lost Module xx has resumed to normal There isn’t enough space for recording...
Page 150 Vital Sign Monitor Start/End Service Fail to Start Service Stop all camera monitoring Start all camera monitoring Start monitoring all type events Stop monitoring all type events Service hour engaged System Still waiting for subscriber to log in Unexpected subscriber logout during service times Can’t find USB Protection Key Disk Error The Multicam Surveillance System starts recycling.
Page 151: Subscriber Account
3.4 Subscriber Account The VSM can serve up to 1,000 subscribers at a time. Create at least one subscriber before starting VSM services. To create a subscriber, follow these steps: On the VSM widow, click the Account button (No. 2, Figure 3-1) to display the Address Book window.
Page 152: Service Startup
Vital Sign Monitor 3.5 Service Startup After subscriber accounts are created, the VSM is ready to provide services. Clicking the Start/Stop Service button (No. 1, Figure 3-1) on the VSM window to receive signals from subscribers.
Page 153: Connection To Vsm
3.6 Connection to VSM A single GV-System can connect to up to 5 VSM centers simultaneously for center monitoring. To configure GV-System in order to access the VSM remotely through a network connection, follow these steps: Click the Network button, and select Connect to VSM. This dialog box appears.
Page 154 Vital Sign Monitor If you want to establish connection to the second VSM, click the button. If you want to modify the login information of the established account, select the account in the dialog box, and click the button. If you want to delete the established account, select the account in the dialog box, and click the button.
Page 155: Advanced Settings For Subscription
Advanced Settings for Subscription To further define the communication conditions between the subscriber and VSM, click the Configure button on the Connect to Vital Sign Monitor dialog box (Figure 3-4) to display the Advanced Settings dialog box. There are tabs: (1) General, (2) Camera, (3) I/O Device and (4) System Information. [General] The settings define the retry mode between GV-System and VSM.
Page 156 Vital Sign Monitor [Camera] The settings define the camera conditions to notify the VSM. Figure 3-6 Notify Vital Sign Monitor of the monitoring status: Select this option to enable the live monitoring through VSM. Select one camera and select the alert events that you like to notify the VSM when they occur.
Page 157 [I/O Device] The settings define which I/O condition to notify the VSM. To configure these settings, first disable the Monitoring all type events option in Figure 3-4. Figure 3-7 [I/O Device] Notifies the VSM when I/O devices are triggered. Use the Arrow buttons to configure each I/O device, or click the Finger button to apply to all I/O devices.
Page 158 Vital Sign Monitor Notify Vital Sign Monitor when I/O is Triggered: Notifies the VSM when any selected input is triggered. Event Type: If the subscriber wants the VSM always to get notified of the input trigger, select Emergency. If the subscriber wants the VSM to get notified of the input trigger only when an assigned input is triggered, select Normal.
Page 159 Right Arrow button: Sets the delay time to trigger the assigned output module. This feature is only available when the Normal type is chosen. The Exit Delay and Entry Delay options are similar to those described in the input trigger. Note: To set an input trigger for the notification of Normal events, see [Security Service] below.
Page 160: System Information
Vital Sign Monitor [System Information] Figure 3-8 [Video/Audio Log] Notifies the VSM when the duration of the video/audio logs is less than the specified days. [Storage Information] Allow Vital Sign Monitor to inquire the storage information: Allows the VSM to inquire the subscriber’s storage information. Report the total amount of free storage space to Vital Sign Monitor: Reports the subscriber’s size of free storage space.
Page 161 [Other] Time synchronization with Vital Sign Monitor: Enables the time increment/decrement of minutes and seconds at the subscriber site to match the time at the VSM. Send Alert Message of POS’ Loss Prevention to Vital Sign Monitor: Notifies the VSM when abnormal POS transactions occur. Notify Vital Sign Monitor when the user logs in or is changed: Notifies the VSM when the GV-System logs in or a different user logs Notify Vital Sign Monitor when the user fails to log in Multicam:...
Page 162: Detecting Input Status
Vital Sign Monitor Detecting Input Status The feature is designed to monitor all inputs for a change of state whenever the subscriber starts the live monitoring through VSM. A change from the previously defined state (N/O to N/C or N/C to N/O) will activate an alarm condition.
Page 163: Subscriber Monitoring
3.7 Subscriber Monitoring Viewing Subscriber Status To view the subscriber status, highlight one online subscriber on the VSM window, and then click the View Subscriber Status icon (No. 9, Figure 3-1) on the toolbar. The following window appears. Figure 3-9 [Subscriber] Indicates the subscriber’s ID.
Page 164 Vital Sign Monitor [Status] Indicates the meanings of icons. [Temperature] Indicates the temperature of subscriber. This feature is only supported in certain models of GV-IP Camera, and GV-System with GV-3008 Card. Note: For the GV-IP Cameras that support temperature display, refer to the GV-IPCAM H.264 User’s Manual for detail.
Page 165: Viewing Storage Information
Viewing Storage Information With the above Subscriber Status window, you can see one subscriber’s storage information. When the VSM is monitoring many subscribers, the following windows give you an overview of subscribers’ storage information and monitoring status. On the VSM window, click the View Subscriber Information button (No 6, Figure 3-1) to display the following window.
Page 166: Disabling Subscription
Vital Sign Monitor Disabling Subscription The VSM operator can disable its services to an individual subscriber when subscription expires. On the Address Book (Figure 3-2), right-click one subscriber and select Disable. To restore the subscription, right-click again to select Enable.
Page 167: Subscriber Schedule
3.8 Subscriber Schedule The VSM operator can create schedules to monitor subscription status. When subscribers don’t log in the VSM on the programmed time, the operator and subscribers can get notified. To set up a schedule, see 1.11 Subscriber Schedule. When a subscriber doesn’t log in the VSM on time, this message will appear on the Event List: Service hour engaged;...
Page 168: Alarm Report
Vital Sign Monitor 3.9 Alarm Report For every event, the VSM operator can generate a report to evaluate certain conditions. This function is the same as that of the Center V2. For details, see 1.12 Alarm Report.
Page 169: Remote Playback
3.10 Remote Playback You can retrieve the recordings from GV-System, GV-Video Server or GV-Compact DVR for playback. The following function must be enabled ahead to allow remote access: GV-System: Enable the Run Remote ViewLog Service option in Figure 3-5, and start recording. GV-Video Server/GV-Compact DVR: Enable the Remote ViewLog function, and start recording.
Page 170: Event List
Vital Sign Monitor 3.11 Event List On the bottom of the VSM window, events can be sorted under different tabs according to the type. You can utilize these tabs to quickly monitor events by type. You can also configure the Customized Event tab which contains self-chosen event types.
Page 171: Setting Up The Customized Event Tab
Setting up the Customized Event Tab You can configure the Customized Event tab which groups the selected event types under a single tab. With only a click of the Customized Event tab, you can monitor the desired events instantly. On the main screen, click Configure and select Customize Message Settings.
Page 172: Setting Alert Level Of Event Messages
Vital Sign Monitor Setting Alert Level of Event Messages You can assign an alert level to each event type for monitoring and management purposes. Each alert level can be distinguished by color. You can customize the color for each alert level or assign a color exclusively for a particular event type.
Page 173: Event Log Browser
3.12 Event Log Browser To launch Event Log Browser, click Tools on the window menu and select Event Log Browser. This feature is the same as that in Center V2. For details, see 1.14 Event Log Browser.
Page 174: System Configuration
Vital Sign Monitor 3.13 System Configuration On the window menu, click Configure to see these options: (1) System Configure, (2) Password Setup, (3) Event Log Settings, (4) Local I/O Device (5) Virtual I/O (6) Notification and (7) Alerts Interval. These options are discussed in this section.
Page 175 [Startup] Auto Run when Windows starts: Automatically runs VSM at Windows startup. Start Service when Vital Sign Monitor starts: Automatically starts the service when VSM starts. Login SMS Server when Service starts: Automatically logs in the SMS Server when the VSM service starts. You will be prompted to enter the related information of the SMS server.
Page 176: Password Settings
Vital Sign Monitor Password Settings You can create administrator and user accounts with different privileges. Click Configure and then select Password Setup to open this dialog box. Figure 3-16 To change the login account, on the VSM window, click Service, select Login/Change User, and type the desired account ID and password for login.
Page 177: Notification Settings
Notification Settings When alert conditions occur, the VSM can automatically activate the assigned computer and output alarm to notify the operator while an SMS and an e-mail message are being sent out to subscribers. To configure this function, click Configure on the window menu and select Notification to display the Alarm Settings window.
Page 178: Output Alerts
Vital Sign Monitor 3.14 Output Alerts You can activate output devices installed at the VSM site (local) and/or through the network (virtual) to warn the VSM operator when events occur. Up to nine (9) GV-I/O Boxes (including local and virtual) can be connected to a single VSM.
Page 179: Triggering Outputs Manually
Triggering Outputs Manually Click the I/O Device button on the VSM window. This dialog box appears. Figure 3-18 Select a desired module and then click the Finger button trigger the output. You can also trigger the output devices installed at the subscriber site by using the Force Output button on the Subscriber Status.
Page 180: Sms Alerts
Vital Sign Monitor 3.15 SMS Alerts This feature lets you send out SMS messages to subscribers when alert conditions occur. Setting SMS Server Before sending SMS messages to an individual subscriber, you need to define SMS Server correctly. Click Configure on the window menu and select SMS Setup. For setup details, see 1.18 SMS Alerts.
Page 181: Inserting Device Information
Inserting Device Information The subscriber’s ID and camera name can be automatically inserted to your SMS message when it is sent out. Click Configure on the window menu and select Notification. The Alarm Settings dialog box appears. For details, see Inserting Device Information, 1.18 SMS Alerts.
Page 182: E-Mail Alerts
Vital Sign Monitor 3.16 E-Mail Alerts You can send e-mails to subscribers when alert conditions occur. Setting Mailbox Before you can send e-mails to an e-mail account, you need to define your mailbox correctly. Click Configure on the window menu and select E-Mail Setup. For setup details, see 1.19 E-Mail Alerts.
Page 183: Inserting Device Information
Inserting Device Information The subscriber’s ID and camera name can be automatically inserted to your e-mail message when it is sent out. Click Configure on the window menu and select Notification. The Alarm Settings dialog box appears. For details, see Inserting Device Information, 1.18 SMS Alerts.
Page 184: Temperature Alarm
Vital Sign Monitor 3.17 Temperature Alarm You can set temperature alarm which notifies the VSM operator when the internal temperature of its subscriber reaches or exceeds the critical temperature specified. Note: This feature is only supported by certain models of GV-IP Cameras and GV-System with GV-3008 Card.
Page 185 To show both units in the Subscriber Status (see Figure 3-9), select the Show both units option. Tip: With the Show both units option is selected, select either Celsius or Fahrenheit for the unit to come before the other in the Subscriber Status. In the Alarm section, specify the critical temperature.
Page 186: Event Chart
Vital Sign Monitor 3.18 Event Chart The Event Chart can provide you the daily, weekly and monthly statistical chart based on different criteria. This feature is similar as that in Center V2. For details, see 1.21 Event Chart. To launch the Event Chart, click Tools on the window menu and select Event Chart.
Page 187: Failover Server
3.19 Failover Server You can configure up to two failover servers in case of the primary VSM server failure. Whenever the primary fails, the failover takes over the connection from subscribers, providing uninterrupted monitoring services. To access this feature, on the VSM window menu (see Figure 3-1), click Service, and select Automatic Failover Support.
Page 188: Chapter 4 Control Center
Chapter 4 Control Center Control Center is a central monitoring station solution (CMS) that provides the CMS operator with these major features: Access to client DVRs (See Remote DVR) Access to remote desktops (See Remote Desktop) Display of up to 96 cameras from different hosts on the same screen (See Matrix View) Remote playback (See Remote ViewLog) Central management for I/O devices from different hosts (See I/O...
Page 189: Minimum System Requirements
4.1 Minimum System Requirements Before installation, make sure your computer meets the following minimum requirements: Standard Version 32-bit Windows XP / Vista / Server 2008 / 7 64-bit Windows Server 2008 / 7 Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz with Hyper-Threading 2 x 512 MB Dual Channels Hard Disk The hard disk space required to install Control Center (Standard Version) must be at least 1 GB.
Page 190 Control Center Professional Version Control Center runs with 6 Matrix views AND connects more than 250 channels. 32-bit Windows XP / Vista / Server 2008 / 7 64-bit Windows Server 2008 / 7 Core i7, 2.8 GHz 2 x 2 GB Dual Channels Hard Disk The hard disk space required to install Control Center (Professional Version) must be at least 1 GB.
Page 191: Installation
It will run automatically and a window appears. To install the USB device driver, select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver and select Install GeoVision USB Device Driver. To install the CMS system, select Install V8.5.3 Central Monitoring System.
Page 192: The Control Center Toolbar
Control Center 4.3 The Control Center Toolbar Figure 4-1 The buttons on the Control Center Toolbar: No. Name Description Host List Opens the Host List to create and edit hosts. Opens the Group List to group cameras from different Group List hosts.
Page 193 When the Group List is open: Figure 4-3 The buttons on the Edit toolbar: No. Name Description Opens the Search Host window, by which you can Search Host detect any devices on the same LAN and add them to the Host List. Displays these options: System Configure, E-Map Editor, DirectDraw Configuration, IP Matrix Service, Configure...
Page 194: The Service Toolbar
Control Center The Service Toolbar The Service Toolbar varies when you open the Host List and Group List. When the Host List is open: Figure 4-4 When the Group List is open: Figure 4-5...
Page 195 The buttons on the service toolbar: No. Name Description Remote Control See 4.8 Remote DVR and 4.9 Remote Desktop. Remote ViewLog See 4.10 Remote ViewLog. Audio Broadcast See 4.7 Audio Broadcast. Service Multi-screen See 4.13 Multi-Screens VMD System See 4.13 VMD Monitoring. Remote E-Map See 4.18 Remote E-Map.
Page 196: Hosts And Groups
Control Center 4.4 Hosts and Groups You need to create hosts and groups before starting the services. To create hosts, you can use the Search Host function (No. 1, Figure 4-2) to detect any GV devices on the same LAN and add them to the Host List. Or you can follow the steps below.
Page 197: Creating A Host
Creating a Host You can create a host of the DVR, Compact DVR, Video Server, IP Camera, I/O Box and Video Gateway. The Host Settings dialog box may look a bit different among these devices. Click the Host List button (No. 1, Figure 4-1), right-click the Host List window and select Add IP Camera as example.
Page 198 Control Center Click the Update Information button to request the number of cameras and I/O modules installed from the host. When the update is complete, this message will appear: Update system information successfully. Click OK to add the host. Note: If you add a DVR host, it is required to enabled Control Center Server at the DVR;...
Page 199: Creating A Group
Creating a Group You can group cameras from different hosts by function or geography. Click the Group List button (No. 2, Figure 4-1), and right-click the Group List window to select Add Group. Name the created group. Drag the desired cameras from the Host List to the created group. Click Save to store your settings.
Page 200: Connection To The Control Center
Control Center 4.5 Connection to the Control Center To configure the client DVR in order to access the Control Center services remotely through a network connection, click the Network button on the main screen, point to Control Center Server, and then select Start Default Service or Start All Service for connection.
Page 201 The controls on the CMS Server: No. Name Description Stop All Service Stops all Control Center Server services. Starts or stops these services: Matrix, I/O Central Panel and Remote DVR. It indicates Start / Stop that the host allows or not allows the Control Control Center Service Center to access the I/O modules and GV-System.
Page 202: Advanced Settings
Control Center Advanced Settings To configure the CCS Server, click Configure on the window menu. [Network Settings] Keep the four communication ports as default, unless otherwise necessary. Figure 4-9 Enable IP White List: Limits access to the Control Center Server by assigning IP ranges.
Page 203 [Event Log Settings] The settings are the same as those in Center V2. See 1.14 Event Log Browser. [Set Default Service] Select the desired services to set as default. Figure 4-10 [Prompt to accept] The client can be prompted to accept or reject the connection when the Control Center attempts to access his GV-System (through Remote DVR service) or Desktop (through Remote Desktop service).
Page 204: Live View
Control Center 4.6 Live View The Live View window is designed to manage the live video. Right-click any camera on the Host List or Group List, and select Live View. Or click the Camera Information button on the Host/Group List toolbar and then select Live View.
Page 205 can zoom in on the video. See PIP and PAP View later in this chapter. PAP View: Refers to Picture and Picture. You can create a split video effect with multiple close-up views on the video. See PIP and PAP View later in this chapter. Fisheye: Enables a 360 degree view of a single location using just one camera.
Page 206: Enhancing Live Video
Control Center Note: These options are only available when the GV-Control Center dongle with AVP function is used: Defog and Stabilizer options in the Change Size button; Defog settings in the Setting button. When the video resolution of the IP camera is larger than the screen resolution of the Control Center, the maximum live video you can view is approximately half size of that IP Camera resolution.
Page 207: Adjusting Distorted Views
Adjusting Distorted Views When viewing images through Live View or Matrix View, these images may be curved near the corners. Use the Wide Angle Lens Dewarping feature to correct image distortion. On the live view, select the Change Size button (No. 2, Figure 4-12) and select Wide Angle Settings.
Page 208: Audio Broadcast
Control Center 4.7 Audio Broadcast The Control Center operator can use the Audio Broadcast function to speak to multiple hosts at one time over LAN or the Internet. Note: The Audio Broadcast function supports both GV and third-party IP devices with speaker functions. Starting the Audio Broadcast To open the Audio Broadcast window, click the Broadcast Service button...
Page 209: The Audio Broadcast Window
The Audio Broadcast Window Figure 4-17 The controls on the Audio Broadcast window: No. Name Description Host Name Displays the host name. Displays the host IP address. Status Displays the connection status of the host. Change Style Minimizes or enlarges the Audio Broadcast window. Close Closes the Audio Broadcast window.
Page 210: Remote Dvr
Control Center 4.8 Remote DVR The Remote DVR service allows the Control Center to access client GV-Systems and configure their settings remotely. This feature reduces the trips to each client DVR individually. Running the Remote DVR The client DVR must activate Control Center Service (No. 2, Figure 4-8) first.
Page 211 Tip: If you do not wish to overload the bandwidth by viewing all cameras of the client DVR, you can choose to view certain cameras. There are two ways to activate and deactivate cameras: Before connecting to the client DVR, in the Control Center, click the Configure button , select System Configure, and then click the Remote DVR tab.
Page 212: Remote Desktop
Control Center 4.9 Remote Desktop Not only does Remote Desktop provide the Remote DVR feature of working on client GV-Systems, but allow you to exit to Windows. Viewing the client desktop as a website view, the center operator has a full control to client GV-System and its operation system.
Page 213: File Transfer
File Transfer The File Transfer function is designed to transfer files easily between the Control Center and client DVR. Run the Remote Desktop. Click the File Transfer button on the upper left corner of the Remote Desktop. The File Transfer Service dialog box appears. Select the desired file to transfer to Local (the Control Center) or Remote (the client DVR).
Page 214: Remote Viewlog
Control Center 4.10 Remote ViewLog The Remote ViewLog service allows the Control Center to access the event files of different hosts and play them back with ViewLog player. Running Remote ViewLog For DVR hosts, the client DVRs must activate Remote ViewLog Service (No.
Page 215: Data Event Query On Gv-System
4.11 Data Event Query on GV-System You can query events that occur at DVR hosts by defining search criteria. The search results can be displayed in text or in chart. You can also export your research results in the form of text, html or excel. Figure 4-20 On the GV-System, click the Network button , select WebCam...
Page 216 Control Center System: system activities Login: user login/logout status Counter: counter events POS: POS transaction events Define each search criteria such as Event Type, Device, Information, Date etc. The search criteria vary depending on the search category selected. If you want to search the events recorded during the Daylight Saving Time period, select DST Rollback and specify the time period in the Date column.
Page 217: Matrix View
4.12 Matrix View Matrix View allows the center operator to monitor up to 96 cameras from different hosts on the same screen. Further, the operator can remotely change camera’s monitoring status and properties. The Matrix view provides these features: Support for screen resolution of 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1600 x 1200, 1680 x 1050, 1920 x 1200, 1280 x 800, 1920 x 1080 and 1440 x 900 Number of displayed cameras at a time can be up to 96 Display of up to 8 Matrix windows in 1 monitor or separate 8 monitors...
Page 218 Control Center Figure 4-21 The controls on the Matrix window: No. Name Description Exit Closes or minimizes the Matrix window. Select screen divisions with the choices of 1, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, Screen Division 16, 20, 24, 32, 36, 48, 64, 80 or 96 channels. Date/Time Indicates the current date and time.
Page 219 Note: To display Matrix views in separate 8 monitors, make sure your computer is equipped with 4 VGA cards. To set up multiple monitor positions and resolutions, see Matrix Settings in 4.22 System Configuration. The Matrix supports the megapixel resolution only on a single screen. Click the button at left-top corner of the single screen to display megapixel images.
Page 220: Live View Enhancement
Control Center Live View Enhancement Enhancing Live Images You can enhance the coloring to have more vivid and saturated images. Click the Configure button (No. 2, Figure 4-2), select DirectDraw Configuration, select Use Colorful Model, click OK and restart the Control Center program for the mode to take effect.
Page 221: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings On the Matrix window, click the Configure button (No. 5, Figure 4-21). [System Configure] Figure 4-22 Caption: Displays the ID, Location or Camera Name stamp on screen. Camera Scan: Sets the rotation interval between cameras. Click the Arrow button to set rotation mode of 1, 4, 6, 9, 16 or 24 channels. You can also enable the automatic scan function at the Matrix startup.
Page 222 Control Center [Camera Configure] Adjusts the properties and recording settings of cameras. [Video Attributes] Adjusts video attributes of cameras. [Image Quality] Adjusts the video quality with the choices of Best, Normal and Low. The better quality will result in bigger image size and need bigger bandwidth.
Page 223: Two-Way Audio
Two-Way Audio When the operator monitors the secured sites through Matrix View, he can enable the two-way audio to any host immediately when suspicious events occur. To access this feature, right-click on a camera view that you wish to communicate with its host, and select Wave out Toggle to access audio from the host and Talk Back Toggle to speak to the host.
Page 224: Instant Playback
Control Center Instant Playback When monitoring through Matrix View, you can instantly play back any suspicious videos of a certain time length. Time length choices include 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute and 5 minutes. For details see 4.16 Instant Playback.
Page 225: Channel Display On Another Monitor
Channel Display on Another Monitor If the Control Center is equipped with multiple monitors, you can use the QView feature to display a selected channel on another monitor screen. Open the Matrix window, click the Configure button (No. 5, Figure 4-21), and select QView.
Page 226: Quick Zoom
Control Center Quick Zoom When you are monitoring Matrix Views on multiple monitors, the Quick Zoom feature allows you to call back a desired camera view to display on the primary monitor for instant inspection. Note: To set up multiple monitors for Matrix Views, see Matrix Settings in 4.22 System Configuration.
Page 227: Monitor Settings
Monitor Settings When you have set up more than one monitor and want to display matrices separately on each of the monitors, you can specify the monitor at which each matrix is displayed. Configure the monitor positions according to Windows Display Properties.
Page 228: Pos Live View
Control Center POS Live View The POS Live View allows you to view POS transaction data or cardholder information of access control in a separate window. To open the POS Live View window, click the ViewLog button (No.6, Figure 4-21) and select POS Live View. To have the instant playback, double-click the desired transaction item or cardholder data on the POS Live View window.
Page 229: Ip Matrix
4.13 IP Matrix The IP Matrix is designed to reduce trips to set up remote monitors. The operator can remotely assign cameras to be displayed, set screen divisions, start camera scan and etc. This feature is useful for TV wall control. With the IP Matrix, the operator can manage up to 96 remote monitors, each displaying one Matrix View.
Page 230: Running Ip Matrix
Control Center Running IP Matrix To run the IP Matrix, you have to set up both client servers and Control Center. Note: An appropriate USB dongle is required for each client server. On client servers: Insert the CMS Software DVD to the computer. It will run automatically. A window appears.
Page 231 Click Advance. This dialog box appears. Figure 4-32 [Location Name] Names the client server. [Startup] Automatically connects to the Control Center when the program is started. [Monitor] This field displays the number, position coordinates and resolution of monitors that are connected to the client server. Enable the desired monitors for remote control.
Page 232 Control Center Click the button to start service. Monitor square Monitor square This field displays connected monitors. Figure 4-33 To assign cameras to be displayed on a specific monitor, drag a group from the Group List and drop on the monitor square. Or, right-click the monitor square and select Set Channel to choose a group.
Page 233: The Controls On The Window
The Controls on the Window 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 4-35 No. Name Description Start / Stop Starts or stops the connection to client servers. Service Opens or closes the monitor list at the bottom Show / Hide List of the window.
Page 234 Control Center frequency for all camera views on the monitor square. • Clear all set monitors’ position: Clears the IP Matrix view every time when you modify the screen division. Focus on one monitor view, click this icon, Set Channel and select one group for display.
Page 235: Multi-Screens
4.14 Multi-Screens You can set up a video wall over multiple screens, which allows you to display a maximum of 144 channels on a maximum of 16 monitors. Multiple screens can be built using monitors from a local computer or remote computers through the network.
Page 236 Control Center To add a layout template, select the Control Layout List on the left and click the Add A New Layout button on the toolbar. The Add Control Layout dialog box appears. Configure the layout in the Add Control Layout dialog box. Figure 4-37 Name the layout in the Name field.
Page 237 Figure 4-38 Channel Layout: Specify the number of screen divisions on the Multi-Screen in columns and rows. A 3 x 3 channel layout on 2 x 2 monitor layout will render 9 channels over 4 monitors. [Selecting] Apply a template already created using the drop-down list.
Page 238 Control Center [Left Top / Right Top / Left Bottom / Right Bottom] Defines the location of the zoomed-in channel on the Multi-Screen. If you have a 3 x 3 channel layout, and you select the zoom-in channels to be 2 x 2, left top, your zoomed-in image will be displayed in the shaded area: Figure 4-39 The layout name and its channel division should appear in the...
Page 239 Define monitor layout. Double-click the established layout and select Monitor Layout. Look up the coordinates from the Windows Display Properties and assign coordinates by dragging them from the bottom of the dialog box to each monitor. Figure 4-41 To import channels, drag the already established group from the group list to the top left channel of the Multi-Screen window.
Page 240 Control Center Select either Put cam by order or Use scan function. Put cam by order: Displays source channels from left to right, top to bottom, starting from the selected channel. Use scan function: Displays source channels in slide show on a single selected channel of the Multi-Screen.
Page 241 A preview of channel layout appears. Figure 4-43 10. To enable this layout, click the Apply the Selected Layout button on the Multi-Screen toolbar. To close the display, click the Close button on the Multi-Screen toolbar.
Page 242: Configuring Multiple Screens From Remote Computers
Control Center Configuring Multiple Screens from Remote Computers Before you start, make sure: The Control Center V8.5.3 is installed in both PCs. The GV-USB dongle is connected to both PCs. On the additional PC, locate and execute the IPMC.exe file in the Control Center folder.
Page 243 A “Connected” message should appear and the additional monitor should appear at the bottom. Figure 4-46 Follow steps 4 to 6 in Configuring Multiple Screens from a Local Computer section earlier to configure channel layout, monitor layout and zoom-in settings. Follow steps 7 to 9 in Configuring Multiple Screens from a Local Computer section earlier to import channels and define how they will be displayed.
Page 244: Vmd Monitoring
Control Center 4.15 VMD Monitoring With the VMD (Video Motion Detection) function, the operator can be alerted with a pop-up display of live videos when any of these events occur: Motion, Temperature Alarm, Input Trigger, Crowd Detection, Advanced Unattended Object Objection, Advanced Scene Change Detection and Advanced Missing Object Detection.
Page 245: The Controls On The Window
The Controls on the Window Figure 4-48 No. Name Description Page Up & Down Scrolls the page up and down. Refreshes the camera view. The feature is unavailable when the Camera pops up in Refresh the user-defined position option is enabled (Figure 4-94).
Page 246 Control Center • System Configure: Enables DirectX, specifies the Post-Motion duration for the camera view remaining on the window after motion stops and defines the critical temperature upon and beyond which the live view will pop up on the VMD window. •...
Page 247: Temperature Alarm
Temperature Alarm You can set up a temperature alarm by specifying a critical temperature, upon or beyond which the live view will pop up on the VMD window. Note: This function is only supported by certain GV-IP Cameras and GV-System with GV-3008 Card. For the GV-IP Cameras that support temperature detection, refer to the GV-IPCAM H.264 User’s Manual for detail.
Page 248: Dual-Monitor Display
Control Center Dual-Monitor Display You can set up two monitors to display the VMD windows for pop-up displays. Note: For monitor resolution of 1280 x 1024 and above, up to 42 pop-up views can be displayed on a VMD window. For monitor resolution lower than 1280 x 1024, up to 36 pop-up views can be displayed on a VMD window.
Page 249 In the Position section, select the monitor to be the first VMD window (Monitor 1) and the second VSM window (Monitor 2). Click OK. To open the VMD window, click the VMD System button on the Group List. To set the screen division for both Monitor 1 and Monitor 2, click the Select Quad button on the VMD window and select a screen division.
Page 250 Control Center Example: Both Monitor 1 and Monitor 2 are set at 4 screen divisions. When 5 popup alerts are triggered simultaneously, the first 4 popup views will appear on Monitor 1 and the last popup view will appear on Monitor 2. Monitor 1 Monitor 2 When the option is enabled: The positions of popup views on the...
Page 251: Pop-Up Viewer
Pop-up Viewer The pop-up view on the VMD window will be closed as soon as motion stops or an event is undetected. With the Pop-up Viewer feature, you can define the amount of time that a pop-up view stays on another monitor. When motion or an event is detected, the camera view will pop up on the primary monitor and the assigned monitor together.
Page 252: Instant Playback
Control Center 4.16 Instant Playback You can retrieve the recordings from the DVR or GV IP device and play video back. The following function must be enabled ahead to allow remote access from the Control Center: • DVR: Enable recording and Remote ViewLog Service on Control Center Server.
Page 253 Figure 4-53...
Page 254 Control Center Right-click the Playback window to have the following features: Name Functions Includes these options: • Frame by Frame: Plays back video frame by frame. • Real Time: Plays back video on real time. This mode saves waiting time for rendering, but drop Play Mode frames to give the appearance of real-time playback.
Page 255: Pip And Pap View
4.17 PIP and PAP View With PIP (Picture in Picture), you can crop your video to get a close-up view or zoom in on your video. With PAP (Picture and Picture), you can create a split video effect with multiple close-up views on the video. You can enable PIP or PAP functions in Live View, Remote ViewLog and Matrix View.
Page 256: Starting Pip View
Control Center Starting PIP View To start the PIP View, follow the instructions below: After you select PIP View, an inset window of the camera view with a navigation box appears in the image. Figure 4-55 Point the cursor to the inset window. A hand icon appears. You can drag the inset window to the desired area on the image.
Page 257: Starting Pap View
Starting PAP View To start the PAP View, follow the instructions below: After you select PAP View, a row of three inset windows appears on the bottom of the screen. Figure 4-56 Draw a navigation box on the image, and this selected area is immediately reflected in one inset window.
Page 258: Panorama View
Control Center 4.18 Panorama View Spliced from multiple camera images, a panorama view provides a continuous scene for live monitoring. Each camera selected for the panorama view will keep the recording in original format. Up to 4 sets of panorama views can be created. Note: This function is only available when the Control Center dongle with AVP function is used.
Page 259 The controls on the Panorama View Setup dialog box: No. Name Description Adds an image for automatic splicing. Undo Cancels the settings. Manual Setting Manually splices the images together. Blending Makes the spliced images seamless. Demo Displays the setup procedure. Saves the created panorama view and closes the Save Before Exit dialog box.
Page 260: Creating A Panorama View
Control Center Creating a Panorama View To stitch images from different cameras together, follow these steps: Select one panorama set (No. 9, Figure 4-57) from the drop-down list. If you want to rename the selected panorama set, type the name in the field.
Page 261 To stitch the two images together, click on a significant point in the Reference image and then look for the same point in the Source image. A dialog box of point selection will prompt you to confirm. You need to set up 3 points for stitching.
Page 262: Accessing A Panorama View
Control Center Accessing a Panorama View There are two ways to access a panorama view: Right-click the Group that has set a Panorama view, select Panorama View and select the desire panorama set from the list. Right-click the CMS Panorama icon on the system tray, select Panorama View, and select the desired panorama set from the list.
Page 263: I/O Central Panel
4.19 I/O Central Panel The I/O Central Panel provides a centrally managing solution for I/O devices from different hosts. Its major features are: Group I/O devices from different hosts Trigger I/O devices in cascade mode Monitor different I/O cascade configurations at different times of the Provide quick access to triggered I/O devices by a Quick Link window Note: The Advanced I/O Panel at the client DVR and the I/O Central Panel...
Page 264: The I/O Central Panel
Control Center Click the I/O Central Panel button on the Control Center toolbar. When the connection is established, the I/O Central Panel will appear on the Control Center desktop. The I/O Central Panel Figure 4-62 The controls on the I/O Central Panel: No.
Page 265: Creating A Group For Cascade Triggers
Creating a Group for Cascade Triggers You can group I/O devices by function or geography. Further, the group allows cascade triggers, meaning that the trigger actions of one trigger can activate another trigger. For this example, you might have a group called “Entrance” that contains all I/O devices installed at entrances.
Page 266 Control Center Creating a Group: Right-click on Advanced I/O List (No.9, Figure 4-62), and then select Add A Group. This dialog box appears. Figure 4-64 [Group Name] Names the group. [Group Notify Setting] Invoke Alarm: Invokes the computer alarm on I/O trigger. Select a sound from the drop-down list.
Page 267 Editing a Group: To modify group settings, right-click a group, and select View/Edit. This dialog box appears. Figure 4-65 [Group Name] As described in Figure 4-64. [Group Notify Setting] As described in Figure 4-64.
Page 268 Control Center [Current Pin Setting] To enable this option, highlight an I/O device from the group list at the bottom. Trigger Associated Outputs: Triggers outputs in cascade mode. Click the Finger tab to apply the change to all I/O devices at the same group.
Page 269 [Display Setting] You can define the nature of I/O devices by colors. Note that the setting only affects the Detail style of the Advanced I/O List (No. 4, Figure 4-62). Alarm Level drop-down list: Click the drop-down list, and select one of the six default colors: Fire, Smog, Vibration, Intruder, Motion and Emergency.
Page 270: Configuring The I/O Central Panel
Control Center Configuring the I/O Central Panel On the panel toolbar, click the Configure button (No.1, Figure 4-62) and select Panel Setting. This dialog box appears. Figure 4-67 [Startup] Show Quick Link: Opens the Quick Link window at panel startup. Start Schedule Monitoring: Starts Mode Schedule at panel startup.
Page 271: Viewing Connection Log
Viewing Connection Log You can view the connection status of the hosts. On the panel toolbar, click the Configure button (No.1, Figure 4-62) and select View Notification. This dialog box will appear. The maximum of 1000 messages will be logged for reference.
Page 272: Setting Up Mode Schedule
Control Center Setting Up Mode Schedule The Mode Schedule allows you to monitor different I/O cascade configurations at different time. For example, you may want I/O cascade triggers one way during business hours and another way for non-business hours. Modes can be switched automatically at a scheduled time. Creating a Mode: Click the Mode drop-down list (No.
Page 273 Creating a Mode Schedule: Define the times and days you like the panel to switch modes. On the panel toolbar, click the Configure button (No.1, Figure 4-62), and select Schedule Setting. This dialog box appears. Figure 4-70 Click Add to create a schedule. This dialog box appears. Figure 4-71 Name: Type a name for the schedule.
Page 274: Quick Link
Control Center Quick Link The Quick Link provides a quick access to triggered I/O devices. It is a separate window to display all group icons. The group icon flashes when any included I/O device is triggered. Clicking the flashing icon will bring you to the I/O location in the Advanced I/O List.
Page 275: Forcing Output
Forcing Output To manually force an output, click one output, and select Force Output. In the Standard I/O List, you can force the output individually. In the Advanced I/O List, considering cascade triggers, you can only manually force the output at the top level, e.g. Figure 4-73. Other outputs at sub levels cannot be forced manually, e.g.
Page 276: Editing Background Image
Control Center Editing Background Image With the Background Image feature, you can import a floor plan to lay out the locations of triggered I/O devices. This feature works in the Icon style of the Advanced I/O List. To switch to the Icon style, click the Advanced I/O List Style button (No.
Page 277: Managing A Group Of I/O Devices
Managing a Group of I/O Devices With groups of I/O devices set up on the Advanced I/O List, you can enable or disable these I/O devices by groups. Enabling a Group On the Advanced I/O List, right-click a desired group and select Start Monitoring.
Page 278: Controlling I/O Devices
Control Center Controlling I/O Devices The Control Center operator can manually arm or disarm any I/O devices of different hosts without interrupting the monitoring. Note: This function also supports the client GV IP devices of these firmware versions: GV-Compact DVR: Firmware V1.43 or later GV-IP Camera: Firmware V1.05 or later GV-Video Server: Firmware V1.45 or later Arming or disarming I/O devices...
Page 279: Popping Up Live Video Upon Input Trigger
Popping Up Live Video upon Input Trigger You can be alerted by a pop-up live video after an input device is triggered. Up to 16 live videos can be accessed simultaneously. On the toolbar, click the Configure button (No.1, Figure 4-62), select Panel Setting and click the Notify tab.
Page 280 Control Center To display pop-up live view in separate window, select Multiple Window Mode. To display pop-live live view on the VMD window, select VMD Integration Mode. For this option, you must also enable the VMD window by clicking VMD System icon (No. 5, Figure 4-4). To map a camera to an input device, right-click an input device in the Advanced I/O List, and select Setting.
Page 281: Remote E-Map
4.20 Remote E-Map The Control Center can create E-Maps for client DVRs to monitor the surveillance sites on an electronic map. Drag the desired hosts from the Host List to the E-Map Group in the Group List. Figure 4-80 Click Save to store the settings. To create E-Maps for client DVRs: Click the Configure button (No.
Page 282: The E-Map Editor Window
Control Center The E-Map Editor Window Figure 4-81 The controls on the E-Map Editor window: No. Name Description Returns to the previous E-Map file. Add Map Adds an E-Map file. Add Host Adds a host folder in the Host View. Load Map Imports a floor plan.
Page 283: Creating An E-Map
Creating an E-Map To create and edit an E-Map file, follow the steps below. Click the Add Map button on the toolbar. A New Map file will be created in Map View and the Floor Plan window separately. Figure 4-82 Click the New Map file in Map View, and then click the Load Map button to import a graphic file.
Page 284 Control Center triggered. Click Event to select an icon to display when the I/O device is triggered. You can use your own icon by clicking Add Icon. Click File in the window menu, and select Save to DVR or Save to File to save the created E-Map file.
Page 285: Interface Style
4.21 Interface Style There are two interface styles for the Control Center. The default style is in a toolbar format, and the other style is in window format allowing you to open all the managing windows on one screen. To change interface style: Click the Configure button and select System Configure.
Page 286: System Configuration
Control Center 4.22 System Configuration You can configure the startup mode and screen position for the Control Center services. Click the Configure button (No. 2, Figure 4-2), and select System Configure to display the following dialog box. General Settings Figure 4-85 [Startup] Autorun When Windows Starts: Automatically runs the Control Center at Windows startup.
Page 287 Matrix: Automatically runs the Matrix View and displays up to 6 selected groups of cameras at startup. Click the Setting button to select the groups to be displayed. Remote E-Map: Automatically runs the Remote E-Map at Windows startup. VMD System: Automatically runs the VMD function at Windows startup.
Page 288: Network Settings
Control Center Network Settings Figure 4-86 This dialog box displays the related ports for DVR and Video Server (The Video Server port is also used for IP Camera and Compact DVR communications). To allow the Search Host function (No. 1, Figure 4-2) to work, it is required to open TCP port 5201 on the client DVR, TCP port 5202 on the Video Server and Compact DVR, and UDP port 5200 on the Control Center.
Page 289: Remote Dvr Settings
Remote DVR Settings Figure 4-87 [Panel Resolution] Sets the resolution of the Remote DVR panel. [Position] When the screen resolution is set to higher resolution of wide screen, align the position of the Remote DVR window on screen. The position settings support negative coordinates, and correspond to the XY coordinates in Windows Display Properties.
Page 290: Remote Viewlog Settings
Control Center Remote ViewLog Settings Figure 4-88 [Panel Resolution] Sets the resolution of the Remote ViewLog panel. [Position] When the screen resolution is set to higher resolution of wide screen, align the position of the Remote ViewLog window on screen. The position settings support negative coordinates, and correspond to the XY coordinates in Windows Display Properties.
Page 291: I/O Central Panel Settings
I/O Central Panel Settings Figure 4-89 [Exit Option] Automatically closes the I/O Central Panel when the Control Center is shut down. [Position] When the screen resolution is set to higher resolution of wide screen, align the position of the I/O Central Panel on screen. The position settings support negative coordinates, and correspond to the XY coordinates in Windows Display Properties.
Page 292: Matrix Settings
Control Center Matrix Settings Figure 4-90 [Position / Resolution] You can open up to 8 Matrix windows in one monitor or separate 8 monitors at a time. X / Y: Aligns the positions of up to 8 Matrix windows on screen. Type the position values in the X and Y columns.
Page 293 Tip: To set the X and Y values, you may refer to Windows Display Properties and check the position values of the set monitor icons. See Figure 4-91. Figure 4-91...
Page 294: Remote Desktop Settings
Control Center Remote Desktop Settings Figure 4-92 [Connection Speed] Select the Internet connection speed to suit you needs: Modem (56 Kbps), Broadband (128 Kbps – 1.5 Mbps) or LAN (10 Mbps or higher).
Page 295: Ip Matrix Settings
IP Matrix Settings Figure 4-93 [Startup] Runs the IP Matrix service when Control Center is started. The Listen Port setting corresponds to the Port setting in the IP Matrix Client dialog box. See Figure 4-31. [Layout] Saves the position and size of the IP Matrix window and restores it when the window is open.
Page 296: Vmd System Settings
Control Center VMD System Settings Figure 4-94 [Position] Sets up to two monitors to display the VMD windows. [Option] When the Camera pops up in the user-defined position option is enabled, the position of pop-up camera on the VMD window is based on the camera sequence in the VMD Group, e.g.
Page 297: Remote E-Map Settings
Remote E-Map Settings Figure 4-95 [Position] When the screen resolution is set to higher resolution of wide screen, align the position of the Remote DVR window on screen. The position settings support negative coordinates, and correspond to the XY coordinates in Windows Display Properties. Refer to Figure 4-91.
Page 298: Appendix
Appendix A. Dongle Description B. Upgrading the Black Dongle C. Fast Backup and Restore D. PTZ Control Using GV-Joystick E. Corresponding Image Sizes of Subscriber and Center V2 F. RTSP Streaming G. UPnP Settings H. Supported IP Device Brands MultiLang Tool for Translated Text Specifications...
Page 299: Dongle Description
Center V2 + VSM Connection of GeoVision IP devices to Center V2: The Center V2 accepts any video stream from GeoVision IP video devices. There is no need to use an extra dongle. Currently Center V2 does not support the video streaming from third-party IP video devices.
Page 300: Dongle Options For Vsm
Control Center + VSM + Advanced Video Analysis Connection of IP devices to Control Center: The Control Center accepts the video stream from both GeoVision and third-party IP video devices. There is no limitation on the number of channels, and no need to use an...
Page 301: Upgrading The Black Dongle
The Black Dongle can be upgraded to include more functions or enhance the system. You need to collect the data from your dongle and send it back to GeoVision for an upgrade. The upgrade is a charged service. To upgrade your dongle, follow these steps: Each dongle has its own serial number.
Page 302 “NVR-7116442.out”. Send this data file to GeoVision at sales@geovision.com.tw. The GeoVision will examine the data file and send an *.in file back to you. The file name also includes the serial number of that dongle. In this example, the data file you will receive is named “NVR-7116442.in”.
Page 303: Fast Backup And Restoration
C. Fast Backup and Restoration With the Fast Backup and Restore (FBR) solution, you can change interface skin for Center V2 and Control Center, as well as back up and restore your configurations in CMS applications. Installing the FBR Program Insert the CMS Software DVD, click Install V8.5.3 Central Monitoring System, select Fast Backup &...
Page 304: Backing Up And Restoring Settings
Appendix Backing Up and Restoring Settings You can back up the configurations you made in the CMS application, and restore the backup data to the current system or import it to another site. Backing Up the Settings In the FBR window (Figure C-1), click the Backup Remote AP Settings icon, and select the desired application from the menu.
Page 305 Restoring the System You can restore the current application settings with the backup of configuration file. Also, you can copy this backup file to configure another application at different site with the same settings as the current application. Open the backup file (*.exe) you previously stored. A valid ID and password are required to display this window.
Page 306: Ptz Control Using Gv-Joystick
Appendix D. PTZ Control Using GV-Joystick You need to run the following program in the background when using the GV-Joystick to control PTZ. For details on the GV-Joystick operations, see GV-Joystick User’s Manual. • Center V2 You can control the PTZ cameras using GV-Joystick in Camera/Audio Control (see Figure 1-28).
Page 307: Image Size
E. Image Size See the table below for the corresponding image size between Center V2 and its subscriber. Subscriber Normal Middle Large Actual Size Center V2 320 x 240 320 x 240 320 x 240 320 x 240 320 x 240 352 x 240 352 x 240 352 x 240...
Page 308: Rtsp Streaming
Select Protocol from the Brand drop-down list. Figure F-1 Select one of the following options from the Model drop-down list. GV_HTTP_SDK_RTSP: This option is for GeoVision SDK users. The RTSP protocol uses a HTTP port for video streaming from the IP camera.
Page 309 RTSP over TCP: The RTSP protocol uses a TCP port for video streaming from the IP camera. RTSP over UDP: The RTSP protocol uses an UDP port for video streaming from the IP camera. On the Command box, type the RTSP link address. For the RTSP command, please consult the documentation of your IP camera.
Page 310: Upnp Settings
Appendix G. UPnP Settings The Center V2, Dispatch Server, VSM and Control Center support UPnP technology (Universal Plug and Play) to allow automatic port configuration to your router. In order for UPnP to be enabled, the following requirements must be met: Windows XP Service Pack 2 or above Windows XP must be configured to use UPnP (see below) UPnP must be enabled on your router (consult your router’s...
Page 311 Click the Exceptions tab. This dialog box appears. Figure G-3 Select UPnP Framework, and click OK.
Page 312: Supported Ip Device Brands
Appendix H. Supported IP Device Brands This list provides the supported IP device brands. For detail information about the supported IP devices, refer to Supported IP Camera List on GeoVision’s Website: http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/4_21.asp Geovision ACTi Arecont Vision Axis Bosch Canon D-Link...
Page 313: Multilang Tool For Translated Text
.exe file to make the same revision on another computer. You can also send the revision back to GeoVision to have the revision included in future software releases. To revise the translated text: Install MultiLang Tool from the Surveillance System Software DVD.
Page 314 Appendix In the Search field, type all or part of the text in English or the target language and click Search. Figure I-2 Note: 1. The search is case sensitive. 2. Before making any revision, click Tools and select Revision Note to read the revision instructions.
Page 315 Revise the translated text and click OK. Tip: The text may contain symbols such as %d or \n that instruct the application to perform certain functions. Be careful not to change the symbols in the translated text. To apply the revised text: To apply the revised translation to the applications, click Save.
Page 316 Export executable file. You can copy the .exe file to another computer and apply the same translation revision by running the .exe file. To report the translation revision back to GeoVision, • If your default mail client is Outlook, Outlook Express or Mozilla Thunderbird, click Tools, Export and Send Report to send the revision.
Page 317: Specifications
J. Specifications Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Center V2 Feature Note Maximum of Subscribers (standard) Maximum of Subscribers (professional) Maximum of Channels (standard) Maximum of Channels (professional) Control of GV-Joystick Backup to CD/DVD Alarm Reports of Events Notification of SMS Alerts Notification of E-mail Alerts Notification of E-Map Alerts...
Page 318: Dispatch Server
Appendix Dispatch Server Feature Note Maximum No. of Channels 40,000 Maximum No. of Subscribers 25,000 Maximum No. of Center V2 Maximum No. of Sensors / Alarms 3,600,000 Real-Time Audio Monitoring Remote PTZ Control Remote I/O Control Auto Recording Event List Viewer Event List Filter Dual Monitor Support Network Load Support...
Page 319: Comparison Of Vsm And Center V2 Pro
Comparison of VSM and Center V2 Pro Feature Center V2 Pro Subscriber 1,000 Group Bandwidth 4Mbps 25Mbps Record Mode Live / Attachment / Both Live Subscriber Status Auto Login I/O Control SMS Message Time Synchronization Keep Day Notify Event Message Notification Setting Event Log Connection Lost Detection...
Page 320: Control Center
Appendix Control Center Feature Amount Note DVR Host 1000 Hosts Video Server Host The total number of Video Server, IP IP Camera Host 500 Hosts Camera, Compact DVR hosts is Compact DVR Host 500. Remote DVR Unlimited Remote Desktop Unlimited Remote ViewLog •...
Page 321 VMD Group • DVR: 1000 CH • GV-Video Server + VMD Group Channel Only for GV IP products GV-Compact DVR + GV-IP Camera: 200 CH Panorama View 4 Views Panorama Channel 32 CH Total: 512 CH on 8 1024 x 768: 64 CH Matrixes Total: 512 CH on 8 1280 x 1024: 64 CH...

GeoVision GV-CMS Series User Manual

Chapter 1 Center V2

Minimum System Requirements

Installation

The Center V2 Window

Subscriber Account

Connection to Center V2

Live View

Recording

Playback

Two-Way Audio

Advanced Monitoring and Management

Subscriber Schedule

Event List

Event Log Browser

System Configuration

Notification Settings

Output Alerts

SMS Alerts

E-Mail Alerts

E-Map Alerts

Event Chart

Failover Server

Assigning a Subscriber to Another Center V2

Chapter 2 Dispatch Server

Minimum System Requirements

Installation

The Dispatch Sever Window

Subscriber Account

Service Startup

Connecting Center V2 to Dispatch Server

Connecting GV-System to Dispatch Server

Connecting GV-IP Device to Dispatch Server

Setting a Primary Center V2 Server

Event Query

Event List

Subscription Schedule

Live View

Log Browser

System Configuration

SMS Alerts

E-Mail Alerts

Event Chart

Failover Server

Chapter 3 Vital Sign Monitor

Minimum System Requirements

Installation

The VSM Window

Subscriber Account

Subscriber Monitoring

Subscriber Schedule

Alarm Report

Remote Playback

Event List

Event Log Browser

System Configuration

Output Alerts

SMS Alerts

E-Mail Alerts

Temperature Alarm

Event Chart

Failover Server

Chapter 4 Control Center

Minimum System Requirements

Installation

The Control Center Toolbar

Hosts and Groups

Connection to the Control Center

Live View

Audio Broadcast

Remote DVR

Remote Desktop

Remote Viewlog

Data Event Query on GV-System

Matrix View

Multi-Screens

VMD Monitoring

Instant Playback

PIP and PAP View

Panorama View